Lions interview Texans' Mike Vrabel

Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel interviewed for the Lions' head coaching position on Wednesday.

Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel interviewed for the Lions' head coaching position on Wednesday.

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Houston Texans secdondary coach John Butler, left, and defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel stand on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Indianapolis. less

Houston Texans secdondary coach John Butler, left, and defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel stand on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil ... more

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Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel works with the defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Indianapolis. less

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel works with the defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in ... more

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Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel calls a play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel calls a play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Houston.

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﻿Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel saw his unit hold the Rams to just nine points in the first half before Los Angeles quarterback Jared Goff threw for three touchdowns in the third quarter.﻿

﻿Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel saw his unit hold the Rams to just nine points in the first half before Los Angeles quarterback Jared Goff threw for three touchdowns in the third quarter.﻿

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Lions interview Texans' Mike Vrabel

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Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel completed his interview Wednesday with the Detroit Lions for their head-coaching vacancy, the NFC North franchise announced.

With a fiery personality, Vrabel is regarded as a rising star in NFL coaching circles.

The former New England Patriots All-Pro outside linebacker coached the Texans' defense last season for the first time as they dropped from first overall in total defense the previous year to ranking last in points allowed per game.

The Texans had multiple injuries to key players this season, including the losses of defensive end J.J. Watt and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus.

Vrabel is regarded as instrumental in the development of Jadeveon Clowney, Mercilus and Benardrick McKinney.

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